sellers of luxury properties were very active toward the end of 2012, due in part to the capital gains tax increase that would take effect in 2013 for those making $400,000 or more. mulville also mentioned how the changing demographics of americans go hand-in-hand with the world- wide interest in american real estate. "americans are getting older, becoming more willing sellers at the same time as foreigners want to come in and buy, so it's a combination of things that's magnifying the demand in the upper end. financing is readily available as banks are on track to distribute more private jumbo loans than they have since 2007. > > with this rush of buyers to own these million dollar homes, is this a sign the economy turning around? experts say yes, but not so fast. "we might see some stimulus effect, but i don't think it will be a major decider if we pull out of the recession or not." for first business news, i'm ky sisson. recent data shows that luxury housing markets in south florida, denver, and phoenix are also making a comeback. still ahead, watch your wings. why chicken wing prices ar